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Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I-3 Chapter 1 International Code of Signals· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-3 Definitions· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-3 Phonetic Alphabet· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-4 Code Flags· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-5 Single Letter Meanings· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-6
Chapter 2
The Code · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Arrangement· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2-3 Complements and Tables· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2-4 How to (de)code General Section· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2-5 How to (de)code Medical Section· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2-6
Chapter 3
Signaling· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · How to call· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-3 How to answer a signal· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-3 What to do if not understood · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-3 How to end a signal· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-3 How to include time of origin· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-4 How to use the code Pendant · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-4 How to signal a depth· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-4 Text in Brackets· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-4 Identity signal · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-4 How to use substitutes· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-5
Chapter 4 Other signals · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Single Letter with complements· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-3 Signals between icebreaker and assisted vessel· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-3 Other commonly used signals · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-5 Distress Signals· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-6 Worksheet 1 - Flag Recognition· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-7 Worksheet 2 - Flag Recognition· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-8 Worksheet 3 - Coding· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-9 Worksheet 4 - Interco· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-13 Worksheet 5 - Interco· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4-16
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Chapter 5 Annual Notice to Mariners· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-3 Table of Contents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-5 Sections breakdown · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-6 Worksheet 1 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-12 Worksheet 2 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-12 Worksheet 3 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5-15
Chapter 6
Radio Aids to Marine Navigations· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-3 Table of Contents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-5 Part Breakdown· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-7 Worksheet 1 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-10 Worksheet 2 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-12 MAFOR Worksheet· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-17 VTS Reporting Worksheet · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6-21
Sample Exam· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Part I (Open Book) – Coding and General Communications· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · E-3 Part II (Closed Book) Section A – Distress, Lifesaving and Safety · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · E-6
Introduction
Introduction
The Communications Level 1 exam Syllabus from TP 2293E Communications - Level 1 (Examination Code: COM 1) 1) The examination consists of multiple-choice questions and is subdivided into Part 1 and Part 2 2) For Part 1, the following publications are provided:
a) International Code of Signals;
b) Radio Aids to Marine Navigations
c) Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners
3) No publications is permitted for Part 2 4) The examination of Part 1 is of an one hour duration and the examinations of Part 2 is of an one hour duration 5) The examinations are based upon: Subject
Knowledge Required
Competence
Transmit and receive information by visual signaling
Ability to use the International Code of Signals
International Code Flags Recognition of the International Code flags and pendants, substitute flags and answering pendants; Action to take when signals are not understood; How the end of a signal is indicated; The use of identity signals; How to signal Azimuth, Bearing, Course, Date, Latitude, Longitude, Distance, Speed, and time The significance of the arrangement of the code into: (a) Single Letter Signals; (b) Two letter signals (c) Three letter signals beginning with M for the Medical Section The uses of complements and tables of complements; How to signal depths; the significance of text in brackets; The meanings of single letter signals; Single letter signals for use between an icebreaker and assisted vessels; How time of origin may be included; Ability to code and decode messages, using general sections; Ability to code and decode messages, using the medical sections and complements; The international code signal of distress
Ability to use Publications
Use of Radio Aids to Marine Navigation for ascertaining facilities and services; Use of Annual Edition of Notice to Mariners
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Examination This exam is designed to test your knowledge of the code flags, how to use them, and how to use the publications dealing with marine communications. Each publication contains instructions on how to use. It is very important that you go through these instructions and publications often throughout the course. The open book portion of the exam is only 1 hour long, you will not have time to learn how to use the publication in that time. You will want to be very efficient in using the international code of signals for coding and decoding the 2 and 3 letter codes. In Part 1 you will have 1 hour and the 3 communication publications. The questions can cover anything in the books. For this course we will be using the 2014 edition of the Annual Notice to Mariners and the Radio Aids to Navigation. Both of these publications can be downloaded free of charge from www.notmar.gc.ca We will be using the US EDITON of the International Code of Signals 1969 (Revised 2003). In Part 2 you will have 1 hour and no publications. You will be required to identify flags and say what the single letter meanings are. Making a good set of Flash Cards early in the course can be a great benefit. You can use these to study with friends, or alone.
Making a Deck of Flag Flash Cards. You will need a 40 index cards and a pack of colored pencils. On the unlined side of the index card you can draw and color in the flag. On the lined side of the card you can write the single letter and meaning. It is important to get the Flash Cards completed early on in the course. They are a very important study aid for the recognition of the flags, as well as the single letter meanings and phonetic alphabet. Example: Flag Letter - I
Phonetic - India Meaning - I am altering my course to port
I India I am Altering my course to Port
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Chapter 1 | International Code of Signals
Introduction The International Code of Signal Flags is a short range communication method. This method is only effective when ships are within sight of one another. The system is very useful for communication vessels that may be experiencing problems with radio, or if they are operating in an area with an imposed radio silence. Signals should always be flown in a way that allows the flags to fly unobstructed and not to be obscured by smoke. The usual practice is to fly one hoist at a time. If necessary, multiple hoist can be flown from the same halyard provided they are separated by a tackline.
Definitions At the Dip - When a hoist is hoisted about half way up the halyards Close up - When a hoist is hoisted to the top of the halyards Halyard - The line used to hoist and lower flags Hoist - Consists of one or more groups displayed from a single halyard Identity Signal - The Call Sign, a unique group of letters and figures assigned to each station Numerical Group - A group consisting on 1 or more numbers Receiving Station - The station by when a signal is actually read Station - A ship, aircraft, survival craft, or any place communications can be made Tack line - A length of halyard about 1 fathom (6’) in length, used to separate two hoists on the same halyard Time of Origin - The time at which a signal is ordered to be made Transmitting Station - The station by which a signal is actually made
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Phonetic Alphabet This code consists of an English word assigned to each letter of the Alphabet. The words are selected in such a way that makes communication reliable when language barriers are present or poor reception is encountered
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Letter
Word
Pronunciation
Letter
Word
Pronunciation
A
Alpha
AL FAH
T
Tango
TANG GO
B
Bravo
BRAH VOH
U
Uniform
YOU NEE FORM
C
Charlie
CHAR LEE
V
Victor
VIK TAH
D
Delta
DELL TAH
W
Whisky
WISS KEY
E
Echo
ECK OH
X
X-Ray
ECKS RAY
F
Foxtrot
FOKS TROT
Y
Yankee
YANG KEE
G
Golf
GOLF
Z
Zulu
ZOO LOO
H
Hotel
HOH TELL
I
India
IN DEE AH
J
Juliett
JEW LEE ETT
0
Nadazero
NAH-DA-ZAY-ROH
K
Kilo
KEY LOH
1
Unaone
OO-NAH-WUN
L
Lima
LEE MAH
2
Bissotwo
BEES-SOH-TOO
M
Mike
MIKE
3
Terrathree
TAY-RAH-TREE
N
November
NO VEM BER
4
Kartefour
KAR-TAY-FOWER
O
Oscar
OSS CAH
5
Pantafive
PAN0TAY-FIVE
P
Papa
PAH PAH
6
Soxsix
SOK-SEE-SIX
Q
Quebec
KEH BECK
7
Setteseven
SAY-TAY-SEVEN
R
Romeo
ROW ME OH
8
Oktoeight
OK-TOH-AIT
S
Sierra
SEE AIR RAH
9
Novenime
NO-VAY-NINER
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International Code Flags and Pendants The International Code of Signals has a set of Forty (40) signal flags that can be used either individually or hoisted together to contain a coded message. The various coded messages cover many common and uncommon occurrences in the marine environment. These 40 flags are divided into twenty-six (26) alphabetical flags, ten (10) numerical pennants, three (3) substitute pennants, and a code pennant. To be efficient in Flag signaling you must be able to memorize the 40 flags in this set.
The Alphabetical Flags Letter
Flag
Letter
Flag
Letter
Flag
Letter
Flag
Letter
A
G
L
Q
V
B
H
M
R
W
C
I
N
S
X
D
J
O
T
Y
E
K
P
U
Z
Flag
F
The Code Pennant
The Numerical Flags
Code Flag or Answering Pendant
1
6
2
7
3
8
1st Substitute
4
9
2nd Substitute
5
10
3rd Substitute
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Single Letter Meanings Each Alphabet flag in the code, except Romeo, has a single letter meaning. Some flags may have 2 meanings for different operations (i.e. Fishing operations,). The single letter are a very efficiently way to communicate signals that are very urgent, important or of very common use. Letter
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Flag
Meaning
Letter
Flag
Meaning
A
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed
N
No, negative
B
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed
O
Man overboard
C
Yes, affirmative
P
Harbor - Report onboard about to proceed to sea Sea – Nets caught on obstruction
D
Keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty
Q
Vessel healthy I request free pratique
E
I am altering my course to starboard
R
No meaning
F
I am disabled; communicate with me
S
I am operating astern propulsion
G
I require a pilot
T
Keep clear; I am engaged in pair trawling
H
I have a pilot onboard
U
You are running into danger
I
I am altering to port
V
I require assistance
J
Keep clear I am on fire and have dangerous cargo onboard
W
I require medical assistance
K
I wish to communicate with you
X
Stop your intentions watch for my signals
L
You should stop your vessel instantly
Y
I am dragging my anchor
M
I am stopped and making no way through the water
Z
I require a tug Shooting nets
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Chapter 2 | The Code
Arrangement To make coding and decoding more efficient and effective the code has been divided into groups. The urgency and type of message can be recognized quickly by the number of flags, what is the top flag, and other indicators.
Single-letter signals Single Flag Hoists are reserved for Urgent, Important or commonly used signals, that are easy to remember. At times a Single Flag Hoist will be combined with numerals to convey different information. A - Diver Down, Keep Well Clear A023 - Azimuth 023*T
Two letter signals Two Flag Signals are from the general section of the code. This section covers all coding except for the Medical Section. At times, there will be numbers added to the 2 flag hoist as complements to further detail the information contained in the hoist. BR - I require a helicopter urgently BR 1 - I require a Helicopter urgently to pick up persons BR 3 - I require a Helicopter urgently to pick up sick/injured persons
Three-letter signals beginning with “M� for the medical section Three Letter Signal, Starting with M, are part of the medical section. This section is highlighted for quick reference. As is often the case in Medical emergencies, time is of the essence and clear communication is very important. Most times medical advice would be sought in plain language. However, if language barriers are encountered, revert back to the code. Each hoist of the Medical Section Starts with the M Flag. This section has its own set of Complements, complete with diagrams to assist in the proper locating and naming of the body, Diseases, medicaments.
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Complements and Tables Anytime a 2 flag signal is followed by a number in the same hoist. That number is considered a complement. It is important to always important to recognize when a complement has been added, as they can change the meaning of the message. The ways a complement can change a message is; -
Variations in the meaning of the basic signal
o KV - I intend to use my towing hawser / cable o KV 1 - I intend to use your towing hawser / cable -
Questions concerning the same subject or base signal
o NT - What is your draught o NT 1 - What is your light draught -
Answers to questions or requests made by the base signal
o PT - What is the state of the tide o PT 2 - The tide is falling -
Supplementary, specific or detailed information
o MTD - You should give … (Table M3) o MTD 38 - You should give seasickness tablets ■ Table M3 - List of medicaments - is the third Medical table of complements, Number 38 on that table is seasickness tablets In many situations a complement is only used once. But in some cases the same complement may be able to cover a number of different base messages. If this is the case, the complements will be arranged into a table. There are Tables of Complements in both the General and the Medical Sections. The General Section contains three tables of complements, while the medical section also has three. These tables should only be used as and when specified in the text of the signals.
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Code and decode messages, using general sections Coding and Decoding of messages is a skill that come with repetition. The speed at which you can recognize the flags being hoisted, and how fast you can reference the meanings in the Code book, are the most important factors in coding and de-coding messages. The General section of the code book is laid out in alphabetical order. When receiving a message from another ship, you can quickly flip to the correct section by just recognizing the top flag. Make sure to see if the hoist has a complement number added. These complements can add important information to the message. Even though the general section is further broken down into subsections to help increase the speed of coding. Coding a message takes more time, and to do it efficiently, you must have a good working knowledge of the codes contained.
Example Code the following conversation between a damaged ship and a coast station: I have collided with an underwater object. I have received minor damage below the waterline. Repairs cannot be made at sea. May I enter the harbor? HW4 - I have collided with an underwater object HX4 - I have received minor damage below the waterline IF - Repairs cannot be made at sea UN1 - May I enter the harbor
Decode the Following response NA1 / UQ1 / KH0800 NA1 - Navigation is only possible with tug assistance UQ1 - You should wait outside the harbor until daylight KH0800 - Tugs are coming to you, expect them to arrive at 0800 Navigation is only possible with tug assistance, You should wait outside the harbor until daylight, Tugs are coming to you, expect them at 0800
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Code and decode messages using the medical sections and complements To Code the following message, you must use the medical section. Break the paragraph into statements and then find the code for each statement. I have a male patient age (35) years old, the patient has suffered an allergic reaction. The onset was sudden, breathing is regular, a rash is preset on his face, and I request you to arrange hospital admission. MAJ 35 - I have a male patient age (35) years old MAB 03 - The patient has suffered an allergic reaction MBP - The onset was sudden, MCH - breathing is regular MEU 04 - A rash is preset on his face MAC - I request you to arrange hospital admission
To decode a message, the process is simpler. As you recognize the flag in each hoist, you can look for them in alphabetical order in the medical section. MVB, MVK13, MVR, MVU2 MVB - I do not consider this a serious case. MVK 13 - You should continue giving Antihistamine Tablets MVR - I will arrange for hospital admission MVU2 - Refer back to me in 2 hours or before is patient worsens I do not consider this a serious case, you should continue to give antihistamine tablets. I will arrange for hospital admission. Refer back to me in 2 hours or before if patient worsens.
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Chapter 2 | Signaling
How to Call To call a vessel which the identity Signal is known, the Transmitting station should hoist the signal letters with the vessel with which it wishes to communicate. If you are trying to call up a vessel which you do not know the identity signal, then you could use either VF - You should hoist your identity signal CS - What is the name or identity signal of your vessel? If you use either VF or CS, you should also show your identity signal while calling up the other vessel You may also choose to hoist YQ - I wish to communicate with you by‌ (Complements Table 1) with vessel bearing from me.
How to answer a Signal Upon being asked to communicate by the transmitting station, the receiving station should hoist the Answering Pendant at the dip. Once the signal is received and understood, the answering pendant should be closed up. Once the Receiving station closed up the answering pendant, to signify that they have read and understand the message, the transmitting station can then take down the signal, and the receiving station can return the answering pendant to the dip, awaiting the next signal.
Action to take when Signals are not understood In the rare case that a transmitted signal is not understood by the receiving station, there is a couple of procedures to follow. First, if the signal is not understood, leave the answering pendant should be left at the dip by the receiving station. If this approach does not work, the receiving station may make the following signals when the message can be seen but the meaning is unclear. ZQ - Your signal appears incorrectly coded. You should check and repeat the whole ZL - Your Signal has been received but not understood
How the end of a signal is indicated The transmitting station will hoist the answering pendant as a single hoist. This indicates that communications are completed. The receiving station will answer in the normal manner.
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What time should the Daily Position report be sent for a vessel in a NORDREG reporting Zone?
20.
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MAFOR Worksheet What is the MAFOR CODE? What does Each Number Group in the MAFOR Code Stand For? Decode:
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1) Superior - 14904 19909 15904 13903
2) Ontario - 13600 19609 12510 19519 13510 14900 19909 11900 19909
3) Huron - 14633 11665 147036 148208
Lake Superior - 14904 19909 15904 13903
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Lake Ontario - 13600 19609 12510 19519 13510 14900 19909 11900 19909
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Lake Huron - 14633 11665 14736 14828
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Code: 1. LAKE SUPERIOR: first 6 hours of the forecast period - wind west at 28 - 33 knots, with rain. Next 12 hours of forecast period - wind northwest 34 -40 knots, with drizzle. Final 6 hours of the forecast period – wind northwest at 17 - 21 knots, visibility greater than 3 nautical miles 2. LAKE HURON: First 18 hours of forecast period - wind north 17 - 21 knots, visibility greater than 3 nautical miles, final 6 hours of forecast period - wind north at 10 knots or less, with fog reducing visibility to less than 1/2 nautical mile.
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VTS Reporting Worksheet At 0800 EST On June 15th, 2014 a 1500grt Chemical Tanker departs the port of Montreal headed for Cartwright Labrador with a 900t load of Jet Fuel, a Dangerous Goods Cargo. It will take 30 hours to reach 66*00’W in the St. Lawrence River. The ETA for Cartwright is June 17, @ 1800 AST. Unloading for 12 hours. When in Cartwright the vessel will unload 500t of the jet fuel and then proceed North to pass 60*N at 0400 June 20th, then proceed to Iqaluit, Nunavut to unload the remaining cargo. ETA June 20 @ 2000 EST. Does this vessel have to report to ECAREG? NORDREG? If so, what reports must be made on this trip, at what times? What information should be included on each report? When can you stop Reporting?
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Part I (Open Book) – Coding and General Communications Coding 1.
A time of 2:30pm, local time, would be coded as; a) T230 b) T030 c) T1430 d) Z1430
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A speed of 22 Kilometers per hour would be coded as; a) S22 b) S22K c) V22K d) V22
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A bearing of 023 degrees, true, could be coded; a) A23 b) A023 c) A023T d) be either (2) or (3)
4. In the signal “I have intercepted SOS from vessel ABCD in position latitude 52 deg. 25 mins. North, longitude 65 deg. 19 min. West at 1530 GMT”, the first letter of the third group is; (latitude, longitude and time to be coded in full to avoid confusion) a) L b) A c) G d) Z
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In the same signal as given in question 4, the third letter/number of the forth group is; a) 2 b) 5 c) 1 d) L
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In the same signal as given in question 4, the second letter of the first group is; a) J b) B c) F d) R
7. In the signal “Very deep depression is approaching from the South West. Weather is deteriorating”, the third letter/number of the first group is; a) 3 b) 5 c) R d) T 8.
In the same signal as given in question 7, the second letter in the second group is; a) K b) T c) R d) L
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The second and third letters/numbers of the signal “I will go astern dead slow” are; a) I4 b) L1 c) D4 d) I3
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General Communications 10.
A ship may obtain weather information from the Control Center; a) at any time on request to that center b) only at scheduled Routine Information Broadcast times c) on request to that center, at 30mins. past the hour only d) only when passing from one sector to another
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A ship should report to the Control Center the sighting of an obstruction dangerous to navigation; a) after the next routine information broadcast b) at the next mandatory reporting point c) immediately d) on the hour, 15mins. past the hour, 30mins. past the hour or 45mins. past the hour, whichever occurs next after the sighting.
12. A ship entering Lakehead Harbor and desiring to contact the Harbor Commissions office by VHF would call on channel; a) 12 b) 16 c) 13 d) 11 13.
Navigation warnings are obtainable from Quebec by R/T; a) on channel 59 at 20mins. past the hour EST b) on channel 75 at 0710 EST c) on channel 59 on the hour d) on channel 59 at 10mins. past the hour EST
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Part II (Closed Book) Section A – Distress, Lifesaving and Safety 14.
The International Code of Signals; a) requires that the prescribed distress signals only be given by the vessels and seaplanes in distress b) prohibits the use of the prescribed signals of distress by vessels and seaplanes not in distress c) prohibits the use of the signals which may be confused with the prescribed distress signals d) contains all the above provisions
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Distress may be indicated by; a) showing an orange colored smoke signal b) making heavy funnel smoke c) showing a green colored smoke signal d) none of the above methods
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Distress may be indicated by displaying; a) the international code signal “NC” b) a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it, a ball c) flames on the vessel d) any of the above signals
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Distress may my indicated by; a) morse code SOS ( … --- …) b) making heavy funnel smoke c) showing a green colored smoke signal d) none of the above methods
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Distress signals should be made; a) at 20 minute intervals b) as frequent as possible c) by the ships whistle only d) only by the Master
Signal Flag Signals and Recognition 19.
The signal flag hoist meaning “keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty” is; a) M b) D c) K d) J
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The signal flag hoist meaning “I am altering course to starboard” is; a) E b) I c) F d) S
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The signal flag hoist meaning “I am altering course to port” is; a) I b) S c) E d) R
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The signal flag hoist meaning “you are running into danger” is; a) Y b) U c) D d) W
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The signal flag hoist meaning “I require medical assistance” is; a) V b) R c) W d) M
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The signal flag hoist meaning “Yes” is; a) Y b) A c) R d) C
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The signal flag hoist meaning “I require a pilot” is; a) L b) H c) T d) G
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General Communications 26.
This flag is; a) letter C b) letter W c) letter X d) letter U
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This flag is: a) letter L b) letter M c) letter O d) letter X
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This flag is; a) letter R b) letter V c) letter U d) letter M
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This flag is; a) letter C b) letter Z c) letter G d) letter D
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This flag is; a) letter T b) letter A c) letter Y d) letter N
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This flag is; a) number 4 b) number 2 c) number 8 d) code & answering pendant
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This flag is; a) number 2 b) number 6 c) number 7 d) number 5
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This flag is; a) number 4 b) number 1 c) code & answering pendant d) number 7
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